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He played three positions- quarterback, wide receiver and corner - the past two seasons at Heritage High School in Conyers, Ga.

South Florida offered Peters a chance to play quarterback, but he is now a full-blown defensive guy.

"The receivers are getting bigger and bigger, so you've got to have those bigger corners," ESPN recruiting analyst J.C. Shurburtt said. "Garry's size has always been impressive. On film, you can see he has good instincts and is quick. He needs to get bigger and stronger just like any other prospect, but certainly he has a lot of upside given his size and athletic ability."

Peters is one of three cornerbacks from Georgia who signed Wednesday with Clemson, joining Westlake's Darius Robinson and Roswell's Martin Jenkins.

Peters said he is very friendly with the other two defenders.

He could even end up rooming with Robinson, and there are no issues with the trio battling for playing time.

"We're all close to each other, and we see it as we'll all get our chance to play, even if it's at the nickel position," Peters said. "There won't be any problems. We're all friends, and at the end of the day, it's all about the Clemson family first."